I was named a national finalist in the sports picture category of the Associated Collegiate Press Photo Excellence Awards as well as honorable mention in the environmental portrait category.
Finalists will be compete for first- through fifth-place honors, which will be announced at the National College Media Convention in November in Chicago.
Sports Picture Finalist (one of five in the nation)
Missouri State’s Janke Engelbrecht is in a bubble of water before coming up for the start of her back stroke on Friday,October 28, 2011 at Hammons Student Center.
Environmental Portrait Honorable Mention (one of six in the nation)
Missouri State freshman Paul Le qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100-meter backstroke with a mark of 57.59, which is the exact cut-off time. The 2012 Olympic Trials meet will be held at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. from June 25 to July 2.
Other finalists can be viewed at the Associated Collegiate Press’s website.
